Morena

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This article is about the Morena Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh, India. For its namesake district, see Morena District. For the Mexican political party, see Morena (political party). For other uses, see Morena (disambiguation).

Morena
City
Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena
Chausath Yogini Temple, Morena
Nickname(s): 
Mayurvan
Morena is located in Madhya Pradesh
Morena
Morena
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates: 26°30′N 78°00′E / 26.5°N 78.0°E / 26.5; 78.0Coordinates: 26°30′N 78°00′E / 26.5°N 78.0°E / 26.5; 78.0
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictMorena
Government
 • MPNarendra Singh Tomar
Area
 • Total80 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation
177 m (581 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total200,483
 • Rank154
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • DialectBrajbhasha
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
476001
Telephone code07532
Vehicle registrationMP-06
Websitewww.morena.nic.in

Morena is the headquarter city of Morena district, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is governed by a municipality corporation. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Chambal division. It is 39 kilometres (24 mi) from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Geography[]

Morena is located at

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26°30′N 78°00′E / 26.5°N 78.0°E / 26.5; 78.0.[2] It has an average elevation of 177 metres (580 feet).

Demographics[]

As of 2011 census, Morena had a population of 288,303.[3] 13.2% of the population is under six years old.[3] Literacy was 80.28%; male literacy was 89.08% and female literacy was 70.22%.[3]

Notable people[]

Schools[]

Schools in the district include:

  1. KIDZ A First Step Pre-Primary School.[4]
  2. Neil World School.[5]
  3. J. S. Public School (Day boarding).[6]

Transport[]

Road[]

Morena is situated on National Highway 3. The roadway connects all the parts of the state and nearby states such as Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The city is situated at the heart of India and can be reached from anywhere in the country through National Highway No. 3. The city has (city-to-city) bus services with connections to nearby towns, villages and cities.

Indian Railways[]

Morena railway station is connected by train services to all parts of the country. Direct connections by train are available to these cities. Express trains such as the Bhopal Express, Taj Express and Bhopal Shatabdi and many more stop at Morena.

See also[]

  • List of cities in Madhya Pradesh

References[]

  1. ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Morena, India".
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011; Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  4. ^ "KIDZ A First Step Pri-Primary School".
  5. ^ "Neill World School".
  6. ^ "J.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL – J.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL".
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